GDP-to-R&D investment ratio in 2024 broke 5%, 2nd in world

GDP-to-R&D investment ratio in 2024 broke 5%, 2nd in world

The country's investment in research and development (R&D) as a percentage of gross national product (GDP) last year broke 5% for the first time to rank second worldwide, with R&D spending surpassing KRW 130 trillion.

Dec 29, 2025